Do Your Own Wednesday- New Floor

Tuesday my boyfriend and I replaced part of our old laminate floor due to water damage. I will be talking you guys how we did it so you can replace your floor if you want.

1. Lino first cut a line through the floor where we are ending the new tile floor. He used a plain circular saw and blade to make the cut.

2. After that was over we ripped up the old floor which was the easiest of the whole thing LOL.

3. After we ripped that out we swept and made sure the subfloor was clean. Now it's time to apply the glue.

4. The glue we had some issues with the glue.We had previously used the glue to apply our kitchen floor a few months ago and the glue started to dry up a bit which made it hard to spread. We added some water to the glue which helped eventually. With the glue your will need a special spreader tool. I have no clue which one my boyfriend go that, lol, you can ask anyone at a hardware store what to use when applying floor glue for vinyl tile. With that tool you are going to spread a thin layer of glue all over the subflooring.

Here you can see how we added water to the glue. 

5. Let the glue dry till its tacky and start laying the tile down starting from one edge and we did three rows at a time to make it a bit easier. Also every other rows started out with one whole tile and the next  row started out with a half tile we alternated rows like that.

6. We cut the tile when need to go around the walls when needed.

The floor looks really nice. It brightens up my little working corner.

Excuse the mess!

I hope you enjoy today's post. Sorry it was late. You guys can follow me on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Google+.

Do Your Own Wednesday- How I stay Organized!

Today I'm going to give you guys a look into how I stay organized. I am NOT a organized person at all. I have to work hard at staying organized but I need organization in my life.

I use two different planners. One for me to be organized and messy at the same time The other to be more neatly organized. I use a BIC brand multi colored pen and a Papermate sharpwriter pencil. I love this pencil so much it writes to good and the lead doesn't break easily. I press down pretty hard so I love it!

First off I will show you guys my messy planner because it's the most basic and simple.

These paper inserts I got at Office Max. I personally don't like these that much because there are sections I don't even use. I do like the fact that the dates I put in, that's where my handy stamp comes in :). My dinner meals are written in green.

On the right side I plan my blog posts out. Which are blue

Next up is my simple and neat planner. I purchased this planner in the school supply section of Dollar General. This one I like a lot more, I actually wish I had this when I was still in high school! There are many resources in the back that would be useful in the back for any student.

Excuse my messy hand writing :)

This is the week at a glance. In pencil I have appointments and my blog posts. In green I have my boyfriends work schedule and special meals. Black I have birthdays and holidays.

Above is next week which is currently blank LOL. I have this sticky note (got at Walmart for like $1) for my weekly grocery shopping.

I like to dress up the monthly view by adding some washi tape as a border. I bought them off of Etsy here. I used this tape for October because it's my anniversary month.

I use blue ink for very special events like my cousins wedding. Black for  birthdays. Green and red ink for miscellaneous things. I use those post it flags to mark dates that I need to pay bills on.

That's how I stay organised as much as I can. Next year though I would like to maybe make my own planner that suits my needs a bit more. 

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Do Your Own Wednesday- Garage Sale Makeover!

If you follow my Munchie Monday posts you may have noticed a plain cake stand. I got that cake stand at a garage sale for $1 with the intention of making it into something very pretty.

The paint color is Coral Isle.

I bought a can of spray paint from Walmart for about $3. All I did was flip the cake stand upside down on a scrap peacie of wood and gave it about 3 coats of paint. I did not spray the part of the stand that holds the cake/cupcakes. 

I was left with a clear spot on the top where the glass met and I personally don't mind that.

I think it came out nice. Be sure to follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Do Your Own Wednesday- Satin Soft Hand Scrub

I apologize that I didn't get a chance to post last week! I will be showing you guys how to make an awesome hand scrub! I love this scrub so very much! I use it after a garden and fix fence and pretty much anything that deals with my hand because it leaves my hand super soft!

You will need:

One jar size is up to you I used an old Hershey jar that is 14 oz

Plain sugar

Dawn dish soap with Olay hand renewal

Directions:

1. I poured about 1 cup of sugar in the jar

2. Next I poured the soap in till it was just below the mouth of the jar and stirred it all together.

3. Then go stick your hand in some mud or dirt to test it out

Excuse my horribly chipped nails :)

4. Then enjoy the softness of your hands! :)

Let me know how your scrub works out by posting on my Facebook, tweeting me or tagging me on Instagram.

Do Your Own Wednesday- Pin Cushion

It's that time of the week again where you and I can make something really cool. This week our project is a pin cushion to add to your sewing supplies.

Supplies needed:

I LOVE baby blue and turquoise! 

Two 7" X 7" Squares of fabric

Stuffing

Coordinating thread

Needle

Ribbon (optional)

Button (optional)

Directions:

1. Place fabric pattern side together and pin together so it won't move. I place it even with the sewing foot to give a seam allowance.

2. Sew all the way around and stop a inch or two away from where you started and cut the thread.

3. Turn fabric right side out through the whole you left

4. Through the same whole stuff your stuffing in till the pin cushion is firm. Stitch the whole closed.

Optional:

Step 5

Step 6

5. Thread a needle with the coordinating thread and find the about center of the cushion and thread the needle through to the other side.

6. With the ribbon thread the needle through. Thread the needle back through the ribbon and the cushion and though the same length of ribbon. Pull needle back through the ribbon, cushion and the final part of the ribbon; cut the ribbon to that length.

7-8. Repeat this process with the ribbon going the opposite direction.

9. Sew a button in the center on both sides of the cushion.

That is it! Now you should have a great looking pin cushion that to me looks like a mini ring bearer pillow.

Tag/follow me on Instagram if you make this I would LOVE to see your pin cushions as well as anything else from the blog. Also if you like this or any other of my posts comment below. Don't be afraid to share your opinions on this blog. That's all for now. :)

Do Your Own Wednesday- Doggie Fashion

Hi guys and welcome back to Do Your Own Wednesday. Sorry that this is going up on Thursday. This week we will make a dog collar. I decided to make this collar for my dog Sarah. You can read more about her on Throwback Thursday. I kinda of  followed B*Spoke instructions to make the dog collar. 

What you will need:

Nylon webbing

D ring

Plastic clip

Plastic slider

Coordinating thread

I used things that were 1" widths but you can use any size if you have a smaller or larger dog/cat.

On B*Spoke they attached ribbon to the nylon webbing but I didn't find any ribbon that was wide enough to fit on the webbing. I purchased a half yard of hot pink webbing and it was the perfect length for my dog but you can measure your pets neck and I would at least 3 inches to that length.

Directions:

1. Un-clip the buckle and put the webbing through the female part of the buckle and leave about 2 inches  on the underside. Sew close to the buckle several times.

2. Slip the D ring through the other side of the collar and slip it between the two pieces of webbing. Sew back and forth on the open end several times.

3.On the other end slip the webbing through the plastic slider then though the other part of the clip. Then go back and slip the webbing through the bottom side of the plastic slider.

4. Now fold in back over an sew in place. Be careful not to sew through the other part of the collar.

5. I used a lighter to burn the frayed ends of the webbing careful not to burn the collar.

6. Attach tags and size it to you dog. Now your dog or cat will have a styling new collar. 

Sarah and I can't wait to go for a walk now that I can actually see her collar LOL. I hope that you and your dogs enjoy this cool collar. Happy sewing!

xoxo

Rita!

Do Your Own Wednesday- OOPS!!

I went tubing today and I forgot to finish and post today's blog. I will have it up tomorrow, so you will have two post to read. I'm so sorry guys for letting you down but it will be better tomorrow.

xoxo

Rita!

Do Your Own Wednesday- Keep That Can Cool

Since this Saturday is going to be the first day I thought I would show yall my take on making a soda can cozy.

Yarn:

Carron Simply Soft  medium weight

Hook:

H (5mm)

Abbreviations:

Ch- Chain

DC- Double Crochet 

SC- Single Crochet 

SLST- Slip Stitch

I use the pattern from Love Me Do Crochet Shop Blog as the basis of my pattern. Row 1-4 belongs to their blog and is NOT mine. I know that their pattern is for a coffee cup cozy but it basically works for my pattern as well

Bottom of the cozy.

Row 1- Ch 4, and SlSt into beginning chain to create a loop. Ch 2, (counts as a DC), and then make 11 DC in the loop, join to the top of the CH 2. (12 DC total)

Row 2- Ch 2, make a DC in same stitch as the CH 2 just made, then make 2 DC in each stitch around, join to top of chain 2.

Row 3- Ch 2, make a DC in the same stitch as the CH 2 just made, then (1 DC in the next chain, 2 DC in the next), repeat the parenthesis all the way around, join.

Row 4- Ch 1, make 1 SC in front loops only in each stitch all the way around, join.

Row 5- ch 2, DC all the way around; join (repeat till desired height)

Once you reach the height you want: CH 1, SC all around; join and fasten off. Weave in ends

Now that yall know how to make your own soda can cozy, go make one for your friends and family. 

xoxo

Rita!

Do Your Own Wednesday- First Time Furniture Painting

I bought this desk last your at a local auction and painted it all nice a cute. Today I will be sharing my first ever furniture painting experience with yall!

Supplies: 

Desk

Paint Painter’s Tape

Paint

Brushes

Newspaper (So you don't get paint and Polycrylic everywhere)

Sandpaper

Polycrylic 

Screwdriver 

Knobs

Take off all the knobs so they won't get in the way. The surface of my desk was a really smooth surface so I used rough sandpaper to rough up the surface all over. After that I painted the base color all over. I put five coats on the top and 2 coats of paint everywhere else.

It took me so long to figure out the chevron pattern and I finally Googled how to do it and found this website that explained it in the easiest way possible. I also taped the edge of the desktop to avoid the white and brown paint from getting in any unwanted areas. After I covered what I needed in tape I painted the chevrons. I alternated brown and white. I put two coats of each color chevron.

 Peel the tape off when the paint is still kinda wet. Do Not wait till the paint is dry it will stick to the tape and peel off with the tape. I did not know that at the time and I had to do touch ups. Touch up if needed.

After all the paint is dry (I left it overnight because I finished when it got dark) I applied the polycrylic. I put about ten thin to medium coats on the top and about five coats everywhere else. After the Polycrylic dries (took mine about 3-4 hours), I applied the knobs and ended up with a super cute desk. 

Colors I used all satin finishes:

Coffee bean brown from Home Depot.

Plain white.

The blue was one I got from a gift bag for my cousins baby shower and took it to Home Depot to get it custom matched.

I got the knobs at True Value in Lockhart for $2.49 and the polycrylic for $19.99.

I absolutely LOVE this desk and I still use it very often as a sewing table. This desk is without a doubt my favorite piece of furniture that I own! I hope yall enjoyed this weeks Do Your Own Wednesday. What are some of your furniture painting tip? 

xoxo

Rita!

Do Your Own Wednesday- Crochet Soap Holder

Today I will be showing you how to crochet a soap holder. I'm not sure where I got this pattern and I didn't create this pattern.

Yarn:

I have used the cheap Red Hart yarn brand for a rougher scrub. I have also used Caron Simply Soft yarn for a softer gentler scrub.

Hook:

US H (5.0 mm)

Abbreviations you will need to know

hdc- Half Double crochet

ch- chain

sc- single crochet

st- Stitch

sl st- slip stitch

ch 11 

working in front loops only, hdc in second ch from hook

(sc in next st, hdc in next st) 4 times, there should be one ch left

(sc, hdc) in front loop of last ch, turn, the unworked back loops are now the front loops 

(sc, hdc) in the front loop of the first st

(sc in next st, hdc in next st) 4 times, there should be one ch left (sc, hdc)in the last ch [Figure 3]

do not join, you will be working in a spiral; hdc in top ch just before the first hdc

(sc in next st, hdc in next st) around in a spiral until the bag is 4" high (or the height you want before the tie string)

Eyelets: (ch1, skip a st, sc in next st) around 2 times - on second round the sc will go in the ch spaces

Border: (sl st in next ch space, 3 hdc in next ch space) around, ending with a sl st in the first sl st. Clip yarn and weave in ends.

Tie String: ch 45, clip yarn and pull end through last ch. Pull ends tight and clip the ends to 1/4" and weave ends through bottom row of eyelets. 

I hope you enjoyed Do Your Own Wednesday! Happy crocheting! :)

xoxo

Rita! :)